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Supply Chain Management Intern – Fort Dodge, Iowa (Summer 2027)

Elanco · Fort Dodge, IA

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  • Supply Chain Management Intern
  • Fort Dodge, Iowa (Summer 2027)
  • As a Summer 2027 Supply Chain Intern with Elanco Animal Health, you will be a key part of our Fort Dodge Manufacturing team.
  • You will help ensure a continuous supply of our products by learning to balance production capacity, inventory targets, and customer demand.

Requirements and eligibility

  • Learn the fundamentals of maintaining safety stock levels and MRP material master data within an ERP system like SAP.
  • What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
  • Education : Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Must be able to work exceptionally well independently and as part of a team.

Preferred, not required

  • What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

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Sep 8, 2026

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At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.

At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.

Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today! Your Role:   Supply Chain Management   Intern   –   Fort Dodge, Iowa   (Summer 2027) As a Summer 2027 Supply Chain Intern with Elanco Animal Health, you will be a key part of our Fort Dodge Manufacturing team.

You will help ensure a continuous supply of our products by learning to balance production capacity, inventory targets, and customer demand. This role provides exposure to many aspects of the business, including production planning,   logistics , quality management, and finance, offering a significant site-wide impact.

Your Responsibilities: • Assist   in the development and implementation of weekly and monthly production schedules for assigned   work-centers . • Learn to communicate with manufacturing management, floor personnel, and external partners   regarding   production issues affecting the schedule.

• Support inventory analysis of distressed, obsolete, or rejected materials to help mitigate   financial loss . • Gain an understanding of how to ensure raw materials and components are available and released before production orders are issued.

• Learn the fundamentals of   maintaining   safety stock levels and MRP material master data within an ERP system like SAP. • Work with cross-functional teams to   assist   in the coordination of non-commercial demand (PD batches) and new product launches.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): • Education :   Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business Administration, Computer Science, or   a related   field.

• Top   S kills :   Experience in Microsoft Suites (especially Excel), excellent math skills, and a strong willingness to learn complex systems. What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications): • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities. • A basic understanding of cGMP guidelines and manufacturing environments. • Must be able to work exceptionally well independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information: • Travel:   10% - to corporate facility in Indianapolis, IN for opening/closing • Location:   Fort Dodge   Manufacturing Plant,   Fort Dodge, IA Elanco’s   Internship Program Our internship program is designed to give students meaningful, hands-on experience as they kickstart their careers.

Internships are project-based and focused on business-critical needs, giving every intern the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Elanco’s success over the summer.

At the heart of the experience is our belief that   making life better for animals makes life better. • Internship Dates:   May 1 7 th – August   6 th , 2027 • Competitive   S alary:   $20-$40/hour (dependent upon major and year in school) • Professional Development:   Networking events , assigned mentors, and   learning resources are provided.

• Housing:   Financial support and help securing housing is available • Future opportunities:   High-performing interns may be considered for full-time roles or   additional   internships, based on business needs.

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills.

These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.

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